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Our mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay.

Our vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all.

Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. Their work began our legacy as the eyes, ears and voice for Narragansett Bay. Today we carry out our mission through three areas of work: advocacy, education, and habitat restoration and adaptation.

Latest News & Stories

Save The Bay Statement on CRMC Vote on Quidnessett Enforcement Order 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

PROVIDENCE (June 11, 2025)—“We support the staff’s recommendation and the council’s decision to remove the unauthorized wall, restore the function of the coastal feature, and undo the harm caused,” stated Topher Hamblett, Executive Director of Save The Bay. “Quidnessett has fully admitted to violating state and federal law by initiating construction of the wall in … Read More

PROVIDENCE (June 11, 2025)—“We support the staff’s recommendation and the council’s decision to remove the unauthorized wall, restore the function of the coastal feature, and undo the harm caused,” stated... ...Read More

It’s time our legislators bring the bottle bill to a vote | Opinion

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Jed Thorp and Emily Howe Walk along any Rhode Island street or stretch of shoreline, and the evidence is clear: our state is covered in beverage container litter. Plastic bottles, aluminum cans and tiny alcohol “nips” litter our neighborhoods and pollute our waterways. It’s time to turn the tide. The General Assembly has an opportunity … Read More

Jed Thorp and Emily Howe Walk along any Rhode Island street or stretch of shoreline, and the evidence is clear: our state is covered in beverage container litter. Plastic bottles,... ...Read More

Time for lawmakers to clean up the CRMC

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

By TOPHER HAMBLETT While the beauty and value of our coastal waters and shoreline is well known to all Rhode Islanders, the state agency that regulates activities along the shore, the Coastal Resources Management Council, largely flies under the radar. CRMC’s work and the decisions it makes are extremely important to the future of our … Read More

By TOPHER HAMBLETT While the beauty and value of our coastal waters and shoreline is well known to all Rhode Islanders, the state agency that regulates activities along the shore,... ...Read More

R.I.’s bottle bill faces fierce industry opposition despite commission’s two-year effort

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Bottle bill supporters say beverage sale industry is part of the problem. Industry representatives claim this solution causes another one. BY: CHRISTOPHER SHEA, Rhode Island Current   It was supposed to be a compromise between environmental and business interests. Rhode Island’s beverage sale industry representatives agreed to help work on a solution two years ago when … Read More

Bottle bill supporters say beverage sale industry is part of the problem. Industry representatives claim this solution causes another one. BY: CHRISTOPHER SHEA, Rhode Island Current   It was supposed to... ...Read More

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Current Initiatives

Assessing River & Stream Continuity

Assessing River & Stream Continuity

Deep in the headwaters of the Woonasquatucket River watershed, Riverkeeper Kate McPherson assesses road-stream crossings as part of R.I’s River and Stream Continuity Pilot Program.
Reducing polluted runoff in a town near you

Reducing polluted runoff in a town near you

Increased development and precipitation changes around the Bay mean more pollution and more beach closures, adding to our sense of urgency to address the problem of polluted runoff.

Fighting for Atlantic Herring

Fighting for Atlantic Herring

This fall, we championed strong, ecosystem-based management measures for the Atlantic herring—one of the most important keystone species in the Narragansett Bay ecosystem.

Restoring the Mattatuxet

Restoring the Mattatuxet

Riverkeeper Kate McPherson reflects on our recent effort, in partnership with many organizations, to remove the failing dam at Shady Lea Mill and return the river to its free flowing form.

What You Can Do Today To Help Narragansett Bay

Join a Beach Cleanup near you!

Join a Beach Cleanup near you!

Help Save The Bay remove trash left on beaches and shorelines all over the state. Beach cleanups are a great activity for clubs, corporate teams, families and individuals.

Sign up for a Cleanup
Practice Bay-Friendly Living

Practice Bay-Friendly Living

Learn and practice our lawncare and lifestyle tips to save you time and money, and save the Bay. Every small action by many people can make a big difference.

Visit Our Bay-Friendly Tips Page
Support Environmental Legislation

Support Environmental Legislation

Stand with Save The Bay in supporting a statewide ban on single-use plastics and legislation to establish the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund.

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